Rating

6.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • The role had involved stocking shelves, and ensuring that they are looking presentable to customers and also that products were in the right place. I also dealt with customer enquiries.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have learnt better people skills from this role but aside from that I have also learnt a lot regarding stock management and customer service.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoyed the experience very much because it was a chance to get in to real work and give me the chance to get something to put in my CV.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by ASDA?
  • I felt moderately valued, they did care about me as a work experience person but I did not get included in some team meetings. So I felt excluded from some of the team.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The scheme wasn't quite organised and it was just working in a normal role and there was no structure to it at all, but they did give me my responsibilities from the start.

    3/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I received support whenever it was asked for if I needed anything however I did not get approached asking how I am getting on or settling in.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received support whenever it was asked for if I needed anything however I did not get approached asking how I am getting on or settling in.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It was basic minimum wage which was not great for me however it was good to get the experience either way, which I feel outvalues the wage.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There was very little out of work opportunities because I did not feel fully included within the team and accepted by everyone.

    2/10

  • 9. Would you recommend ASDA to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • I wouldn't recommend them for the work experience because you are not fully included in the team as a permanent staff but for full time job I would.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to ASDA?
  • I would advise you be yourself and express your willingness to work in retail and also be able to work as a team as this is vital, otherwise you will have some Problems along the way.


Details

Work Experience

Customer Service

Greater London

May 2017


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